Remember the bright yellow Toyota Yaris that was spotted on a transporter along NKVE last November? Well, this piece of news came straight from the horse’s mouth – UMW Toyota Motor has confirmed that the “Vios hatchback” will in fact be introduced for the Malaysian market, and it will arrive within the second quarter of the year.
The big news is that it will be locally assembled at the newly-built Assembly Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB) plant in Bukit Raja, Klang, where the Vios facelift is also made. The Yaris is currently sold in Thailand and Indonesia, and the latter market gets the 2NR 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine, which is the same unit used by the Perodua Myvi.
Fitted with DOHC and Dual VVT-i, the engine produces 107 PS and 140 Nm of torque. In Indonesia, it’s available with a five-speed manual or CVT, although it’s very likely that we’ll only get the latter. Other than that, not much else is known, save for the fact that it’s coming. There’s no mention of pricing, either.
The new ASSB plant is a 670,000 square metre factory that will be producing new passenger cars, including Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs). The existing factory in Shah Alam will solely be producing commercial vehicles like the Hilux. So, what do you think of the Yaris vs the Myvi and Honda Jazz?
GALLERY: Indonesia-spec Toyota Yaris
GALLERY: Thai-spec Toyota Yaris
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
Myvi, Vios and Yaris same engine FAMILY, but slightly different torque and rpm engines.. Which gives different means performance.
Pls help to check and validate. Thanks
It’s a BIG difference.
Myvi uses 2NR-VE = Iron block for cheaper production.
Toyota uses 2NR-FE = Aluminium block for lighter & better fuel economy.
Yes, same engine family but slightly different torque, HP and rpm.. Otherwise, many will buy Myvi cars, and jeopardise Toyota sales..
DOA… Teenagers will not going to buy that hideous thing
New vios is already fugly and this model wanna compete with jazz hybrid?! Lame..
Wonder if this can COMPETE with the Myvi. Prices WILL definately be more EXPENSIVE than the Myvi . But same engine. And Made in Thailand, as they have better incentives for Car manufacturer.
should bring in yaris levin yo fight vith jazz hybrid.yaris vs jazz not myvi.
The CKD Yaris will follow Honda Jazz – City price strategy.
buy two new myvi for one yaris price
I don’t understand why Vios hatchback?
In overall, in 1.5L hatchback market, Malaysian are very satisfy with the Myvi. It is nice looking, packed with techs, good RV, and a beautiful price tag that is friendly to freshy. Any 1.5L hatchback with price tag above Myvi, below RM 100k, suffer a lot. Jazzy is a good reference.
Why Vios hatchback? They have special strategy? Special techs? Special offer?
Not everybody likes MyVi. Car is subjective subject.
Clearly you have not experienced a better ride than Myvi.
still an ugly car
about time that the Yaris returns.
UMW,you should revise your strategy.it seems malaysian already dumping T for H.it is better for you to focus on forklift.hiace?we got a cheaper clone higear,changan.so just rebdged all your passenger car to P2 badges is easier.
Yest another yawnfest.
This is probably a better hatch offerings for Malaysian. I haven’t seen much of Prius C, but this Vios hatchback might as well another huge selling point for Toyota.
this is too…damn ugly…no one is buying toyota now…that’s why we cannot be arrogant and complacent now..toyota now has nothing to sell…the most promising one is damn ch-r…and no one is buying that either…too expensive…
The yaris should be placed where the old Myvi Extreme was. That is a sporty option to the mid level hatchbacks. If it was plain and bland like the old yaris sold in malaysia, people will choose the cheaper myvi instead. Next the gazoo racing series should move to this car.
Toyota CHR the next local assemble at Bukit Raja
UMW ,well known as premium price leader ,will always price any Toyota skyrocketing towards the moon while hardcore fans will see their rm go into the money pit.Kesian Toyota fanboys.
Big grin design copied from Mazda BL generation. What’s with Toyota recently rebadging or copying designs from other automakers?
wow, UMW Toyota set to settle old toyota VIOS stocks?
finally
At first I disagree with its look (Vios). After sawing my nearby neighbor owning it, I change my perspective view. It looks more mature at the back, front part should do less mouth opening. Anyway, its 85-90k car. Its not cheap for 9 years straight. Just choose wisely for buying a Vios or this hatchback if arrive in Malaysia. Money Not Easy To Earn
You’re a Toyota salesman. Why should we believe you?
If im salesman. Would I say its exp and critic the front end mouth is too wide? Hello?
I should say thank you for bringing the Yaris in but good luck in competing with the Jazz.
Laku keras. Habislah jazz & iriz
Super Ugly. Habislah Yaris
If start from RM 60k maybe I’ll consider!
Government doesn’t allow T & H to come below 70k. Hyundai and Kia can, not not any Japanese makes
Almera is sold below Rm70k. Are you sure the government doesn’t allow?
This car comes here, habis la Persona and Saga or even Preve.
John will be crying everyday. Even now also those cars sales lingkup cause have to give way to China’s good car the X70
This car might even wipe out the Proton X70 despite being different segments ie one sedan B segment and the other SUV
This car will not even beat Myvi, Iriz or even Jazz. It’s sooo uglehh
Please bring in the MANUAL version !
Manual? U think today is 1990s? Traffic jammed very bad today
Don’t be a sissy…
looks very cheap car like TATA or CHANGAN.
Toyota and dull dashboard are like love story
Buy myvi better!
One word “FUGLY!”